easy
4–5 hours
Suitable for all fitness levels; moderate walking required on city pavements and stairs.
Experience Rome from a fresh perspective with Roman Vacations' Private Half Day Exclusive Tour—a personalized journey through iconic sites and local secrets designed just for you.
Book a phone call! We will help you to choose the perfect itinerary for your group!
Experience Rome like never before with a personalized half-day tour designed just for you and your family. Collaborate with a local guide to explore iconic landmarks and hidden gems, ensuring a memorable adventure tailored to your interests. Enjoy authentic cuisine and culture, all while avoiding tourist traps and long lines.
5 hours
Roman Vacations is offering a chance for you and your family to design a completely personal half day experience during your vacation in Rome. We understand that you may be overwhelmed by the planning that goes into a vacation in Rome, and we want to make things as easy as possible for you. We can incorporate visits to the major sites such as the Colosseum and The Vatican as well as more off-the-beaten-path sites, including cafes, restaurants and museums. To get started you will begin with booking a 30 minute consultation phone call here for a time that is the most convenient for you. The Consultation call fee will be deducted from the price of your experience if you choose to officially book it.
During your consultation call we will get to know you, what your interests are and what you would like to do and see while you are in Rome. We will also offer any advice or help with your visit in general on top of designing your tour. If you’re struggling with which neighborhood is best to book your hotel, whether you should opt for a hotel or a vacation apartment, how to get there from the airport, even how to exchange your money when you arrive, we can help answer these and any other questions you may have about visiting Rome.
Once you have told us how you would like to set up your experience and chosen your preferred time frame, we will take the time to hand select the best professional, local guide for you and begin designing your tour experience. We will have your guide contact you and communicate with you to get things just right and develop a relationship that will make your day more personal and pleasant. This will also help your guide to be able to adjust to things on the fly if for any reason parts of your itinerary have unforeseen closures or hour changes. You may even wish to invite your guide to enjoy a meal or a snack with you and pick their brain about the wonders of Rome.
This experience is meant to help you visit Rome as though you were visiting a friend. Planning a vacation can be difficult and confusing, and being sure you see everything you wish to see on what may be a once in a lifetime trip can be overwhelming. When you book this design your own tour experience, you are assured to spend your time on your terms, without waiting in long lines, or walking in circles. You won’t get sucked into tourist trap restaurants, and we’ll make sure you know how to find the best, most authentic food, coffee, art, history and culture that Rome has to offer for the vacation of a lifetime!
Professional, local, friendly guide for the duration of the experience Custom design of the entire experience with your guide
What’s Excluded:
Food and drink
Entry Tickets to sites
Secure your 30-minute pre-tour phone consultation in advance to tailor your itinerary smoothly.
Expect significant walking on cobbled streets and uneven surfaces; sturdy shoes are a must.
Carry a valid ID or passport, as some sites and tickets require proof of identity.
Carry a refillable water bottle—Rome can be hot and dry, especially in summer months.
Rome’s layers span millennia, with the Colosseum dating back to AD 80 and the Vatican Museum housing centuries of art and religion.
Roman Vacations emphasizes sustainable tourism by promoting lesser-known sites and encouraging respectful interaction with historic areas.
Essential for navigating Rome’s cobblestone streets and ancient ruins comfortably.
Useful for carrying water, snacks, and personal items during your half-day tour.
Protect your skin from springtime sun exposure while on outdoor sightseeing.
spring specific
Handy for unexpected showers common in Rome’s autumn months.
fall specific